Words, Photos, Thoughts by Sana Jamal

On my flight to Fargo last week, I was anxious about the new people, work and life. But a friendly woman with amazing stories about her family, grandchildren and love for hiking gave me a very welcoming attitude of the city. After arriving in Fargo, I was greeted by a friendly fellow reporter, Tu-Uyen Tran,… Read More From Islamabad To Fargo: First Week Has Been Splendid

After a long day of fasting in Ramadan, the only thing we look forward to is a table full of delicious and variety of foods and juices. In fact we are all geared up to spend lavishly on food in this virtuous month mainly because we experience hunger which makes us realize the value of… Read More Share food and double your joys this Ramadan

Islamabad – Pakistan’s first ever mountaineering expedition is all geared up to reach the summit of K2. The team of 8 Pakistani climbers, led by Muhammad Taqi, also include two Italian mountaineering ambassadors, Michele Cucchi (alpine guide), and Simone Origone (ski expert), and would leave from Skardu on June 14, according to a press brief… Read More First Pakistan-led team set to scale K2

By Sana Jamal Islamabad – Until recently school only meant books and homework for the kids of an open-air school in F-6/3 Islamabad. But now they have discovered a new and exciting way of learning through sport and play. “This is the first time I am playing football, learning game rules and enjoying it more than the… Read More Underprivileged kids get a sporting opportunity

First-ever Children’s Literature Festival in Islamabad By Sana Jamal Islamabad – Braving a burning sun and intense heat wave, hundreds of children arrived at the first-ever Islamabad Children’s Literary Festival to celebrate the wonders of literature. Tales of remarkable characters and traditions, playful puppets, ancient art of pottery Making as well as films, music and… Read More Kids discover Joys of Reading & Writing at Literary Fest

By Sana Jamal Islamabad – Pakistan, a country with youth bulge, has an opportunity of a lifetime to plan a healthy and prosperous future by transforming the youth potential into a driving force of development. Yet this prospect of a demographic dividend must be realised swiftly. “If right investments in young people are not made… Read More Pakistani Youth – most effective force for development